Montrose Harbor Engagement Session with S & K {Chicago, IL}

When I first talked to Staci about her engagement session with her fiancé Kevin, she told me that they love to spend time outdoors & basically just be goofy and laugh together. All the time. She was not kidding - I witnessed this first-hand and got to document it for them & it was a blast! These two have the best time together, no matter what they’re doing. I was able to photograph their engagement session just a few days before their courthouse wedding last summer and I loved getting to know them. Staci even wore her wedding dress at the start of the session and then changed into a gorgeous jumpsuit. They love rock-climbing, hiking and being outside so they wanted to incorporate nature into their photos. Montrose Harbor is the perfect spot for that! It’s got a forest area at the bird sanctuary, it’s got the beach, the boats and it’s got that majestic view of the great Chicago skyline. We met just before sunset and the sun showed off that evening. The harbor photos are some of my favorite couple photos I’ve ever documented! Those colors, that sunset and this adorable couple - it all blew me away! Congratulations, you beautiful souls - I hope you’re loving newlywed life and enjoying your pups!

At the very end, they changed into their rock-climbing gear and we took a few more photos.

Shannon - Montrose Beach - Chicago, IL Maternity Session

I’m so excited to publish this post and share with the world! Shannon is one of my dearest friends of all time and even though I’ve only known her since moving to Chicago, it feels like we’ve known each other forever. So taking her maternity photos with her and her doting hubby Brian was extra special for me. I love this lady like a sister and I cannot wait for baby B to get here and give him or her alllllllll of the snuggles! He or she really is a lucky baby to have these guys as their mom and dad. Looking forward to meeting you baby B!

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